The Museum Pass Program is made possible through the generosity of the
Friends of The Granby Public Library.
Your membership helps support the program. Please join today!
Passes Available
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who may use the pass?
Any adult or teen patron with a valid Connecticut library card may borrow a pass.
How do I borrow a pass?
You may reserve a museum pass by calling the Granby Public Library 860.844.5275. Please check Cossitt Library 860.653.8958 for availability of other passes. When you arrive at the library to pick up the pass, you will be asked to present your library card.
What does the pass allow me to do?
The pass allows you and a set number of people to attend the museum for a reduced rate or free admission. The user must abide by the conditions each museum sets forth. Be sure to call the museum before visiting to verify hours and days they are open.
May I borrow more than one pass at a time?
In order to be fair to other patrons, you may only borrow one pass at a time.
When does the pass need to be returned?
The pass may be borrowed for 3 days. Normally, the pass can be returned until closing time of the third day. There is a $10 per day fine if the pass is not returned on time. If you lose a pass, you will be charged its total replacement cost.
Free Admission Passes :
Connecticut Historical Commission Pass
Note: Due to reductions in the State budget, some museums may now be closed.
Please check with the museum prior to planning your visit.
This pass admits a family of four to the following four museums:
(This pass is also available at Cossitt Library)
Henry-Whitfield Museum
Old Whitfield Street & Stone House Lane
Guilford, CT 06347
(203) 453-2457
Hours: Wed. – Sun. 10:00 – 4:00
Closed Dec. 15 – Jan. 31
Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine
New Gate Road
East Granby, CT
(860) 653-3563 (May – Oct.)
(860) 566-3005 (Nov. – Apr.)
Hours: Wed. – Sun. 10:00 – 4:30
Closed Nov. – Mid-May
Prudence Crandall Museum
Corner of Routes 14 & 169
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9916
Hours: Wed. – Sun. 10:00 – 4:30
Closed Dec. 15 – Jan. 31
Sloan-Stanley Museum
Route 7 (1 mile north of 341 & 7)
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-3849 (May – Oct.)
(860) 566-3005 (Nov. – Apr.)
Hours: Wed. – Sun. 10:00 – 4:00
Closed Nov. – Mid-May
Summer hours: 10:00 – 7:00 Daily
Connecticut Trolley Museum
Route 140 / North Road
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 627-6540
Hours: vary ; please call the library or
check the Trolley Museum's website
The Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355-0990
(860) 572-5315
(888) 973.2767
Daily Hours: 9:00 – 5:00 ships and exhibits
9:00 – 6:00 museum grounds
This pass admits 2 adults and 2 children
The New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 229-0257
Hours: Tues. – Friday Noon 5:00, Wed. until 7:00
Sat. 10:00 – 5:00
Sun. Noon – 5:00
Closed Mondays and National Holidays
This pass admits four
The New England Carousel Museum
95 Riverside Avenue, Route 72
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 585-5411
Hours: Mon – Sat. 10:00 - 5:00
Sun. Noon – 5:00
Closed Mon. Tues. and Wed during Dec. – Mar.
The museum is open during school vacations
This pass admits four
Salmon Brook Historical Society
208 Salmon Brook Street (Rt 10/202)
Granby, CT 06035
Buildings open June through September 2-4pm
Research library open Tuesday & Thursdays 9am-Noon
Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children to
Abijah Rowe House, Weed Enders House and
Cooley School or The Colton-Hayes Bran Museum
State Parks & Forests Day Pass
Connecticut State Park and Forest Recreation Areas.
waives vehicle entrance fee for one private passenger
vehicle carrying fewer than 12 passengers.
The Wadsworth Atheneum
600 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 278-2670
Hours: Tues. – Sun. 11:00 - 5:00
Open until 8:00 on the first Thursday most months
This pass admits 2 adults and 2 children
(This pass is also available at Cossitt Library)
________________________________________________________
Passes with Restrictions :
Basketball Hall of Fame
1000 West Columbus Ave
Springfield, Massachusetts
Located off of I-91
(413) 781.6500
(877) 446.6752
This pass admits up to 6 people at a reduced rate.
The Mark Twain House & Museum
351 Farmington Ave
Hartford. CT 06105
(860) 247.0998
This pass admits 1 adult OR 2 children with the purchase
of 1 adult pass
Mystic Aquarium
Exit 90, I-95
Mystic, CT
(860) 572-5955
Daily Hours: 9:00 – 5:00 (Sept. – June)
9:00 – 6:00 (July – Labor Day)
Admits 2 adults and 2 children at reduced rates.
(This pass is also available at Cossitt Library)
The New England Air Museum
Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 623-3305
Daily Hours: 10:00 - 5:00
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
This pass admits 2 adults/seniors at a reduced admission
charge of $5.00 each and free admission for up to 2 children
(This pass is also available at Cossitt Library)
Roaring Brook Nature Center
70 Gracey Road
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-0263
Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10:00 – 5:00
Sun. 1:00 – 5:00
Open Mon. in July and August
This pass admits one child with an adult paid
admission and may also be used at
The Children's Museum
950 Trout Brook Drive
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 231-2824
Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat. 10:00 – 5:00
Thur. 10:00 – 8:00
Sun. Noon - 5:00
This pass admits four ; one free admission with every
paid admission
The Springfield Library & Museum Quadrangle
220 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 263-6800
(800) 625.7738
This pass may be used at:
Springfield Science Museum
George Walter Vincent Smith Museum
Connecticut Valley Historical Museum
Museum of Fine Arts
This pass entitles the bearer to free admission
to the four museums
(maximum value per day/per usage = $20)
| 
